How to store dried lavender

After drying the lavender, you’d want to store it properly. Storing your dried lavender in a safe place will:

Preserve the fragrance

Keep the color vibrant

Preserve the taste

Reserve the efficacy

There are many ways to store dried lavender. Following these tips on the proper storage of your dried lavender will ensure its long shelf life.

Use an airtight container

Mason jars with airtight features are the best options to store your dried lavender. If it becomes exposed to air for a long period of time, it may become stale.

Keep in a dark place

Exposing the dried lavender to sunlight can cause it to change color and decay. Try to store dried lavender in a dark cabinet or drawer. Also, getting colored jars is one way of preventing sunlight from ruining the dried lavender.

Place in low humidity and stable temperature

Fluctuating temperature and high humidity can cause molds to ruin dried lavender.

Store only when completely dry

Don’t store lavender that isn’t completely dried. Even a small amount of moisture can lead to molds.

Carefully separate the blooms from the stalk

Before you store them, remove the blooms from the stalk carefully. You can do this by lightly rubbing a dried lavender stalk in between your hands. Be careful though, there might be tiny, sharp stems that can poke you. You’d only want the blooms of the lavender, so discard the stalk.

With these simple tips, you can create your own dried lavender. Choose the best drying method for you. You can experiment on which one works best, depending on your area’s climate condition.

Don’t settle for cheap storage containers. Investing in high-quality containers will make sure that your dried lavender will last longer.

Some benefits of dried lavender

Freshener

It gives a wonderful and fresh scent to your home. You can place it in small decorative containers and keep them open.

Insect repellant

Lavender can keep pesky insects away. This is natural and safe to use, especially for families with children.

Tea

You can also use dried lavender to add fragrance and flavor to your teas.

Cooking and baking

Since lavender is part of the family of mint plants, you can add it to food as well.

Aromatherapy

Instead of buying commercial lavender oil, you can create your own lavender-infused oil. Lavender has great health benefits such as constipation and headache relief.